How to Travel from
Manchester to Ballater
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Manchester, Great Britain → Ballater, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Ballater
Composite routes from Manchester to Ballater
Cheapest
5 h 40 min
Car
529 km.
from $29
Other
8 h 35 min
Train, Bus
399 km.
from $274.21
10 h 18 min
400 km.
from $70.07
5 h 54 min
Plane, Bus
400 km.
from $224.28
14 h 6 min
400 km.
from $5.43
7 h 30 min
Train, Plane
400 km.
from $244.46
Transport providers
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Cross Country
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$240.50
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
LNER
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
ScotRail
Train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$107.59
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Bus operators
Megabus UK
Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Stagecoach North Scotland
Bus from Union Square Bus Station to Golf
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Ember
Bus from George Street to Adelphi
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Airlines
Loganair
Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$493.65
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballater?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballater is to bus which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 10h 18m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballater?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballater is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballater?
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballater. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Golf Road via Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
How far is it from Manchester to Ballater?
The distance between Manchester and Ballater is 626 km. The road distance is 529.7 km.
How do I travel from Manchester to Ballater without a car?
The best way to get from Manchester to Ballater without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $103.26 - $347.83 .
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Ballater?
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Manchester to Ballater, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballater bus from?
Manchester to Ballater bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Ballater?
The best way to get from Manchester to Ballater is to bus which takes 10h 18m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 . There are no good options to train or fly between Manchester to Ballater.
Where does the Manchester to Ballater bus arrive?
Manchester to Ballater bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Aberdeen Coach Station.
Can I drive from Manchester to Ballater?
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ballater is 530 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Manchester to Ballater.
Where can I stay near Ballater?
There are 117+ hotels available in Ballater. Prices start at $40.52 per night.
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